A five-day residential training equipping youth champions with knowledge and skills on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and human rights came to a close today in Kayonza District, bringing together youth representatives and project managers from across a five-organization consortium working to reach

On June 14, 2026, the Hilltop Hotel in Remera became a vibrant hub of advocacy, celebration, and community empowerment as Rwanda observed the 12th International Albinism Awareness Day. Under the proud theme of “Proudly in my skin: Celebrating all skin tones,” the event brought together

In many communities, conversations around sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) remain constrained by stigma, misinformation, and deeply rooted social norms. For young people living with disabilities and other compounded vulnerabilities, these barriers are even more pronounced often resulting in exclusion from essential health

Albinism is a rare, genetically inherited condition characterized by a lack of melanin pigment in the skin, hair and eyes. Although it affects people of all races and ethnic backgrounds, albinism remains heavily misunderstood across many cultures. These misconceptions, often rooted in fear, superstition and

The Organization for Integration and Promotion of People with Albinism (OIPPA) has taken a significant step forward in its mission to champion the rights and dignity of persons with albinism in Rwanda by developing its Strategic Plan for 2025–2029. Through a three-day intensive planning workshop

Rwanda is experiencing increasing climate variability, characterized by rising temperatures and unpredictable rainfall patterns. These climatic changes have far-reaching consequences, particularly for vulnerable populations such as persons with albinism. The absence of melanin makes individuals with albinism highly sensitive to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, significantly increasing